Hey guys, was cleaning the F150 today and as I was doing the roof I noticed 5-7 spots where the paint had chipped and it had rusted. Its only surface and the largest spot is probably the size of a nail head. What is the best way to reverse this? I've seen some terrible rusted roofs here in Iowa and I don't want it to get any worse then it currently is. Its the only rust on the truck too (as far as I can see) so I want to keep it nice. Thanks!
Small rust spots on roof
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Acid rain a problem there?
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
Acid rain a problem there?
I'm starting to think so. I've seen roofs completely paint stripped and rusted
Acid rain a problem there?
I'm starting to think so. I've seen roofs completely paint stripped and rusted
My wife and I had the same problems until we retired and moved south.
They sell something like a small marker with glass fibers that will sand small spots. You do not want to make it larger. If you can get it to bare metal then a self etching primer and a topcoat.
You may need to deal with the rust with POR-15 or Eastwood Rust Encapsulator.
You may need to deal with the rust with POR-15 or Eastwood Rust Encapsulator.
If you value the truck & want to drive it for many more years just bring it to a competent body shop & have the roof painted. End of story.
You said the paint was chipped which suggests sometime hit the roof and caused this. Ed
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